Sources: Arrest made in JonBenet Ramsey case - Page 5

amber · #61 08-20-2006, 05:15 PM

But he still has to deal with the old warrant for his arrest in Petaluma (?) even if he didn't kill Jonbenet.

irishgrl · #62 08-20-2006, 06:04 PM

This guy seems awfully nonchalant for a man about to go thru Hell

Champagne and King Prawns? clinking glasses?
chatting affably? hmmmm its a head scratcher alright...

gldstwmn · #63 08-20-2006, 06:27 PM

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This guy seems awfully nonchalant for a man about to go thru Hell

Champagne and King Prawns? clinking glasses?
chatting affably? hmmmm its a head scratcher alright...

I've never seen anything like it.

SuzeQuze · #64 08-21-2006, 10:27 AM

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I've never seen anything like it.

It's because he's insane. I'm not optimistic they actually have any hard evidence in this case. Hopefully I am wrong. I am highly anticipating the disclosure of the evidence they do have. It will probably be a while.

Regarding that Enquirer article, I am suspect that the Ramseys ever did an interview with them. Why would they give that rag an interview? It doesn't seem to fit their behavior pattern with the media. They seemed very careful of what and how they would disclose.

irishgrl · #65 08-21-2006, 11:28 AM

Its been too long for me to vouch for but I do remember that all the tabloids were VERY interested in solving this case. And the Enquirer actually gained some credibility when it verified that OJ Simpson actually DID own a pair of Bruno Magli shoes (remember? he claimed he wouldnt "wear those ugly ass shoes" and then the Enquirer had that photo to prove him wrong). Ever since the Enquirer lost that lawsuit to Carol Burnett, they've tried to clean up their reporting and have been careful to attribute their sources and to be more accurate in their wording

Possibly (again, its too long for me to say for sure) the Ramseys felt that the Enquirer was the most persistent in their coverage and decided to give an interview? I dont know....

estranged4life · #66 08-21-2006, 12:45 PM

a thousand words:

Rickypt · #67 08-21-2006, 01:37 PM

I'm trying to figure out why Entertainment Tonight's website and show is so focused on this case. What does any of this have to do with entertainment?

The nation's obsession with this one case is unhealthy, imo.

SuzeQuze · #68 08-21-2006, 02:10 PM

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I'm trying to figure out why Entertainment Tonight's website and show is so focused on this case. What does any of this have to do with entertainment?

The nation's obsession with this one case is unhealthy, imo.

Yes it's sick but I find myself just as obsessed. It incites a visceral response and you just feel like you have to pay attention. It is extra sick that it is on an entertainment show, I agree, because it is hardly that.

irishgrl · #69 08-21-2006, 02:34 PM

wouldnt it be fair to say that Americans are incredulous that this crime hasnt been solved after all this time?

Rickypt · #70 08-21-2006, 02:40 PM

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wouldnt it be fair to say that Americans are incredulous that this crime hasnt been solved after all this time?

I don't really buy into that. Americans don't care about the zillion other crimes that haven't been solved. She is hardly the only little girl found dead by her parents with no killer found.

I'm not saying I don't care about what happened or catching the killer. And I'm not saying people here are obsessed.

Americans are obsessed with this because the media became obsessed with it. And that happened because of the whole beauty pageant component and JB's looks.

Rickypt · #71 08-21-2006, 02:41 PM

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It incites a visceral response and you just feel like you have to pay attention. (

I get that. I'm paying attention also.

SuzeQuze · #72 08-21-2006, 02:59 PM

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I don't really buy into that. Americans don't care about the zillion other crimes that haven't been solved. She is hardly the only little girl found dead by her parents with no killer found.

I'm not saying I don't care about what happened or catching the killer. And I'm not saying people here are obsessed.

Americans are obsessed with this because the media became obsessed with it. And that happened because of the whole beauty pageant component and JB's looks.

Yes, it's partly the pageants because most of us weren't even aware of them. Those images have been emblazoned in our minds. But I think the fascination also has to do with a well-off family having something so awful happen to them. It gives you the feeling that everyone is vulnerable. Also, I think there is something in the collective unconscious of "regular" people that gets satisfaction out of seeing wealthier people suffer. Perhaps it isn't even statisfaction so much as awe since most people think more money would solve their problems. How could this happen? It is baffling.

strandinthewind · #73 08-21-2006, 03:10 PM

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. . . Also, I think there is something in the collective unconscious of "regular" people that gets satisfaction out of seeing wealthier people suffer. Perhaps it isn't even statisfaction so much as awe since most people think more money would solve their problems. How could this happen? It is baffling.

I think this as well. I also think it morphs into the rich somehow deserve it argument and we love to see them fall, on all levels, not just the murder of an innocent girl. I think many Americans were digusted by the whole pageant idea and the odd images of that little girl looking so adult. I think that image made them think Patsy was wholly to blame for the murder because Patsy's vehemence in putting her daughter in those shows (which are not cheap) somehow made her responsible for the girl's death. I think the two are unrelated, but people seem keen of making a connection of some kind. I do get that the murderer could have been enticed by seeing her in a show, but he could just as easily have seen her in the park, grocery store, etc. - which sadly happens often.

As for this guy, he seems way too content right now and until we see the evidence (which is all that is important in this case) we will not know for sure. Given that this creep has stalked anyone and everyone even remotely related to this case, I get the feeling that he obtained some non-public information and is using that to accept blame for a crime he did not commit. I mean how was putting a rope around her neck an accidental killing?

It just does not add up. But, there was DNA under her nails. So, maybe that will be dispositive.

gldstwmn · #74 08-21-2006, 03:10 PM

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I'm trying to figure out why Entertainment Tonight's website and show is so focused on this case. What does any of this have to do with entertainment?

The nation's obsession with this one case is unhealthy, imo.

To a certain extent, it is. As a parent, it plays on our worst possible fears. It's unconscionable that someone could sneak into your home on Christmas and do this to your child.

gldstwmn · #75 08-21-2006, 03:12 PM

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wouldnt it be fair to say that Americans are incredulous that this crime hasnt been solved after all this time?

The whole thing has been a train wreck. I am not holding out much hope for this guy as a suspect at this point.